In a place of utmost mystery, the misty vapors drifted wantonly between heaven and earth, like a thin veil of gauze.
A pristine white palace stood silently within, occupying about a hundred zhang in width, grand in scale, with flying eaves and interlocking beams, exquisitely detailed in every aspect.
It seemed as if it were a work of nature itself, exuding an inviolable sanctity, devoid of any flaws.
And surrounding the grand palace was a vast, boundless lake.
The lake's surface was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the majestic stature of the palace and the indistinct, ethereal clouds and mist.
A gentle breeze, origin unknown, rippled across the lake's surface.
The rippling, shimmering lake water revealed the scene outside the palace gates, crowded with innumerable, stirring figures.
Without exception, they were all dressed in peculiar pure white robes.
The long hoods of the white robes thoroughly concealed their faces, leaving only shadows deep and dark.
